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Major Overview for Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric

Overview for Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric

A program that focuses on the scientific, humanistic, and critical study of human communication in a variety of formats, media, and contexts. Includes instruction in the theory and practice of interpersonal, group, organizational, professional, and intercultural communication; speaking and listening; verbal and nonverbal interaction; rhetorical theory and criticism; performance studies; argumentation and persuasion; technologically mediated communication; popular culture; and various contextual applications.

Careers for Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric Majors

A major in Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric is highly relevant for the following careers. National averages for wages in each career is provided.

Colleges Offering a Major in Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric

Top 4 Arizona Colleges with the highest percentage of Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric among the 2007-2008 graduating class.

AddInfoCollege Name Degrees Awarded/
Percentage
SelectivityTuition
Arizona State University
Tempe, AZ
 467
(4.4%)
Less Selective- 
University of Arizona
Tucson, AZ
 210
(3.7%)
Less Selective- 
 Ottawa University-Phoenix
Phoenix, AZ
 11
(3.0%)
 - 
Prescott College
Prescott, AZ
 1
(0.5%)
 $22,742 
1
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Degrees awarded represents the number of bachelor's degrees awarded among the 2007-2008 graduating class.


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